Brings together over 90 recent readings on gender, sexuality, and intimate relationships from Contexts, the award-winning magazine published by the American Sociological Association.

An anthology of both original and reprinted articles on sexuality from a sociological perspective. The readings in this collection focus on the diverse and multi-layered meanings of sexuality, sexual behaviors and sexual identities, while essays explore sexuality as a social process.

Provides social workers with a comprehensive understanding of working with lesbians and gay men to ensure a fully inclusive and effective practice.